Negative Affects of Coastal living on a piano

[MoodyPianoInc@aol.com]

Hi All,

I saw a piano today and noticed that the pins and strings looked coroded (not 
rusty) and after questioning the owner found out that she originally lived in 
Rhode Island near the water.

I know the salt water in the air tends to corode things (you can see it in 
the trees on the coast).  I was wondering what long term or short term 
affects this would have on the piano.

One other thing I noticed was that the tuning pins were moderately loose.  
The piano is only about 15 years old and the pins seemed too loose for that 
age.  Maybe its a brand issue or maybe it had something to do with the 
corosion?  The piano is a Diapason (made by Kawai).

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Lanie